The White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention has called on states to access federal dollars provided by Medicaid for violence prevention services, with eight states currently offering reimbursement for community prevention violence strategies.
Tag: Biden-Harris administration
Posted inWashington D.C. News
DOT announces reopening of D.C. bridge after 2021 collapse
The District Department of Transportation has re-opened the Lane Place Pedestrian Bridge in Ward 7, which had been closed since a truck crashed into it in 2021, using $17 million in federal emergency funds to replace the bridge and ensure safe transportation options for all residents.
Posted inPOLITICS
What is ‘price gouging’ and why is VP Harris proposing to ban it?
Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a ban on “price gouging” by food suppliers and grocery stores, as part of a broader agenda aimed at lowering the cost of housing, medicine, and food, in an attempt to tackle a clear vulnerability of the Biden-Harris administration.
Posted inBUSINESS
Eric Morrissette speaks on what’s next for the Minority Business Development Agency
The Minority Business Development Agency has made adjustments to help all socially or economically disadvantaged businesses obtain financing and government contracts, despite a federal judge ruling that the agency must serve people regardless of race.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
New pedestrian bridge now open in Ward 7
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the grand opening of the new Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge, which is expected to connect thousands of residents annually and improve pedestrian safety and community connectivity in Ward 7.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden targets housing costs with new proposals
President Biden has announced new efforts to reduce housing costs for Americans, including imposing rent caps on corporate landlords and building more affordable housing, in order to address the growing issue of high rents and housing costs.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
How the Biden administration is working with Black churches to mitigate climate change
The Biden-Harris Administration is working with Black faith leaders to address climate change and its impact on Black communities, and has hosted roundtables and meetings to discuss solutions and resources for climate resilience.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden-Harris administration aim to tackle gun violence
The Biden-Harris administration and members of Congress are continuing to address the gun violence epidemic in the U.S. by introducing legislation and vowing to pass tougher gun legislation if re-elected.
Posted inHealth
Department of Veterans Affairs to cover first three mental health, substance abuse copays for veterans through 2027
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is offering free copays for the first three outpatient appointments for mental health and substance abuse disorders from June 27, 2023 to Dec. 29, 2027, in an effort to increase access to behavioral health care for veterans.
Posted inCommentary
Biden’s anti-NAFTA moment is here
The Biden-Harris administration is implementing a bold trade policy to ensure America leads the clean energy economy of the 21st century, investing in domestic manufacturing and creating a green jobs boom, while protecting American jobs from Chinese competition.
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Biden-Harris administration propels HBCUs with record $16B investment
The Biden-Harris administration has committed over $16 billion in federal funding and investments to historically Black colleges and universities, including $11.4 billion in grants, contracting awards, and debt relief, to support their role in advancing intergenerational economic mobility.
Posted inPolitics
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls on Biden-Harris administration to halt deportations to Haiti
Congressional Black Caucus members are urging the Biden-Harris administration to grant protections to Haitians fleeing the unrest in the Caribbean nation, citing the violence and food insecurity caused by armed gangs and the postponement of presidential elections.